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Bailies Family History

Bailies Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bailie, Bailes, Bailey, Bayliss, Hailes, Balles, Baines, Bailer

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Where is the Bailies family from?

You can see how Bailies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailies family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bailies families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Bailies families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bailies's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bailies families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Bailies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailies census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Bailies. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 119 military records available for the last name Bailies. For the veterans among your Bailies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailies lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1981, in the United States, Bailies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bailies in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailies ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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